NET BibleThen one of the elders asked me, "These dressed in long white robes--who are they and where have they come from?"

New Heart English BibleOne of the elders answered, saying to me, "These who are arrayed in white robes, who are they, and from where did they come?"

Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAnd one of The Elders responded and he said to me, “Who are these wearing white garments and from where have they come?”

GOD'S WORD® TranslationOne of the leaders asked me, "Who are these people wearing white robes, and where did they come from?"

New American Standard 1977 And one of the elders answered, saying to me, “These who are clothed in the white robes, who are they, and from where have they come?”

Jubilee Bible 2000And one of the elders responded and asked me, Who are these who are arrayed in long white robes? and where did they come from?

King James 2000 BibleAnd one of the elders answered, saying unto me, Who are these who are arrayed in white robes? and from where did they come?

American King James VersionAnd one of the elders answered, saying to me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and from where came they?

American Standard VersionAnd one of the elders answered, saying unto me, These that are arrayed in white robes, who are they, and whence came they?

Douay-Rheims BibleAnd one of the ancients answered, and said to me: These that are clothed in white robes, who are they? and whence came they?

Darby Bible TranslationAnd one of the elders answered, saying to me, These who are clothed with white robes, who are they, and whence came they?

English Revised VersionAnd one of the elders answered, saying unto me, These which are arrayed in the white robes, who are they, and whence came they?

Webster's Bible TranslationAnd one of the elders answered, saying to me, Who are these that are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?

Weymouth New TestamentThen, addressing me, one of the Elders said, "Who are these people clothed in the long white robes? And where have they come from?"

World English BibleOne of the elders answered, saying to me, "These who are arrayed in white robes, who are they, and from where did they come?"

Young's Literal Translation And answer did one of the elders, saying to me, 'These, who have been arrayed with the white robes -- who are they, and whence came they?'

Commentary

Matthew Henry Commentary7:13-17 Faithful Christians deserve our notice and respect; we should mark the upright. Those who would gain knowledge, must not be ashamed to seek instruction from any who can give it. The way to heaven is through many tribulations; but tribulation, how great soever, shall not separate us from the love of God. Tribulation makes heaven more welcome and more glorious. It is not the blood of the martyrs, but the blood of the Lamb, that can wash away sin, and make the soul pure and clean in the sight of God; other blood stains, this is the only blood that makes the robes of the saints white and clean. They are happy in their employment; heaven is a state of service, though not of suffering; it is a state of rest, but not of sloth; it isa praising, delightful rest. They have had sorrows, and shed many tears on account of sin and affliction; but God himself, with his own gracious hand, will wipe those tears away. He deals with them as a tender father. This should support the Christian under all his troubles. As all the redeemed owe their happiness wholly to sovereign mercy; so the work and worship of God their Saviour is their element; his presence and favour complete their happiness, nor can they conceive of any other joy. To Him may all his people come; from him they receive every needed grace; and to him let them offer all praise and glory.

Daniel 7:16"I approached one of those who were standing by and began asking him the exact meaning of all this. So he told me and made known to me the interpretation of these things:

Acts 3:12When Peter saw this, he addressed the people: "Men of Israel, why are you surprised by this? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk?

Revelation 3:4But you do have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their garments, and because they are worthy, they will walk with Me in white.

Revelation 7:9After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands.

Treasury of Scripture

And one of the elders answered, saying to me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and from where came they?